Moving In and Out

Moving is exciting — and stressful. Knowing that, Saint Louis University tries to
make the process of moving to and from campus as easy as possible.

If you’ll be returning to campus housing next year, you can even arrange to leave
your packed items in your room at the end of the semester and find them waiting for
you next fall in your new room.

Moving In

With the exception of some student leaders and staff, most students arrive on SLU’s
campus during Fall Welcome in August. For the 2020-2021 academic year, new first-year
students move in on Friday, August 21, and returning students will move in on August
22 and 23. If you are a first-year student, you should plan to move in during your
assigned time block. A small group of new first-year students, including those who
are part of the Honors Program, Grand Hall Learning Communities and the Micah Program will move in on Thursday, August 20.

The basics — a bed, desk and clothing storage — are already in your room. From there you’ll make it your own. Coordinate with roommates
on items you might share, like a TV or mini-fridge. SLU also partners with Bedloft.com to provide students with lofts, microfridges, futons and TV hangers. Students who
place their orders by July 21 can have these items delivered to their rooms before
move-in.

You want your room to feel like home, but there are a few things we ask that you avoid
due to possible damage to your room or apartment.

Housing and residence life staff will assess the condition of each residence hall
and apartment space prior to move in. You will be provided with a copy of the inspection
and asked to add any additional information. Before move out, your space will be inspected.If damage is found, you will be billed.Damage that is not claimed by one person will be split between all residents of the
space.

Don’t use double-sided tape, putty, duct tape or other substances that will leave
a "gummy" residue on your door, walls or furniture.

Use thumbtacks (no more than 10 per wall, please) on plaster and drywall surfaces.
For cinderblock walls, use masking tape. Do not use screws, large nails or other implements
to hang items. Do not put multiple holes in close proximity to each other.

Do not hang wallpaper or anything else that will permanently adhere to the walls.

Do not put anything on either side of your door that may leave marks or residue.

Mirrors, extra shelves, hooks and other such items need to be removed at the end of
the year.

Residents who attempt to paint or make any repairs to their own rooms will be charged
for repair by the university.

Do not line drawers or shelves with adhesive-backed paper.

Important Housing Dates and Times

Below you will find important date information including residence hall and apartment
opening and closing information. For the 2020-2021 academic year, please note that
Grand Hall, Fusz Hall, Reinert Hall and DeMattias Hall all close for Thanksgiving
break, winter break, and spring break. Spring Hall, Marguerite Hall, the Griesedieck
Complex (Griesedieck, Walsh and Clemens), and all on-campus apartments will remain
open for breaks.

Students will not be permitted to enter closed buildings during breaks and must make
housing arrangements with family or friends during these times. Students will be able
to leave their belongings in the room during break periods, but they may not reside
in the space.

Fall 2020

International Student Move-In

August 14, 2020, halls open at 9 a.m.

Early New Student Move-In(Honors Program/Grand Learning Community/Micah Program students)

August 20, 2020 Specific times for move in will be sent prior to this move in date.

New Student Move-In(Freshman and Transfer Students)

August 21, 2020, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.Students are assigned time blocks for move in based on their room assignment. It is
important these time blocks are followed to have a smooth move in.

Move in assistance available for new students from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m on August 21.

Meal plans begin with breakfast on August 21, 2020

Returning Student Move-In(Upperclass Students)

August 22 and 23, 2020, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thanksgiving Break

November 24, 2020 (halls close at 8 p.m.) to November 29, 2020 (halls open at 9 a.m.)

All residence halls close for Thanksgiving break with the exception of Marguerite
Hall, Spring Hall, and the Griesedieck Complex (Griesedieck, Walsh and Clemens). On-campus
apartments remain open during this break.

Winter Break

December 18, 2020 (halls close at 8 p.m.) to January 15, 2021 (halls open at 9 a.m.)

Meal plans end with lunch on December 18, 2020

All residence halls close for winter break with the exception of Marguerite Hall,
Spring Hall, and the Griesedieck Complex (Griesedieck, Walsh and Clemens). On-campus
apartments remain open during this break. Students who do not live in a building that
remains open must find an alternate space with friends or family and will not be able
to remain in their closed building.

Spring 2021

International Student Move-In

January 15, 2021, halls open at 9 a.m.

Residence Halls Open

January 15, 2021, halls open at 9 a.m.

Meal plans begin with dinner on January 15, 2020

Spring Break

March 13, 2021 (halls close at 10 a.m.) toMarch 21, 2021 (halls open at 9 a.m.)

All residence halls close for spring break with the exception of Marguerite Hall,
Spring Hall, and the Griesedieck Complex (Griesedieck, Walsh and Clemens). On-campus
apartments remain open during this break.

Semester End

Residence halls and apartments close at 8 p.m. on May 18, 2021

Students who are graduating or staying with us over the summer in summer housing will
be able to remain on campus until May 23, 12noon.

Summer residents will transition from their spring assignment to their summer assignment
on May 23 between 9AM-12noon.

Meal plans end with lunch on May 18, 2021

Where to Park

Each of the residence halls has an assigned parking lot where families will be allotted 25
minutes to unload their students' belongings. After that period, we ask that cars
be relocated to the Olive Compton Garage.

Note that Laclede Avenue will be one way between Vandeventer Street and Grand Boulevard
on August 21 during new student move in. Students living in Spring Hall, Fusz Hall,
Marguerite Hall, Grand Hall and the Griesedieck Complex are encouraged to approach
their residence halls from Vandeventer Avenue (exits off Interstate 64 and Interstate
44), rather than Grand.

You will move out of your assigned space at the end of the spring semester. Students who are graduating, living in summer housing at SLU or have other extenuating
circumstances can request a short extension.

Moving Out

You are expected to leave your room or apartment in as good or better condition than
it was found. Failure to clean your space appropriately will result in charges, as
will any damage. All personal effects must be removed, and failure to do so will also
result in additional fees. SLU is not responsible for abandoned personal property.

Meet with your resident adviser before your move, then choose either the regular or
express methods of checkout.

Regular checkout: Checkout of room with any resident adviser from your building, using
the room or apartment condition inventory form on file.

Express checkout: Place your key in an express checkout envelope and turn it in at
your building’s service desk. Your room or apartment condition inventory form will
be reviewed after you leave by housing and residence life staff. When using the express
checkout option, you implicitly accept that review.

If you’ll be coming back to housing at SLU next year, Hazzard Moving and Storage can remove boxes from your current space, store them for the summer, then deliver
the items to your fall room assignment.